I'd Buy That For A Dollar

On this first part of a special two-part series, we take a look at the man behind Creedence Clearwater Revival—John Fogerty. We sample Fogerty's debut solo album The Blue Ridge Rangers and explore the early part of his music career.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Architect, musician, and record store owner Melonie Bayl-Smith joins us all the way from Australia to talk about guitar virtuoso Rick Derringer's debut solo album. His story includes appearances from the Winter brothers (Johnny & Edgar), Hulk Hogan, and Weird Al.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Bob Bucko Jr returns to the podcast carrying a copy of the second album from Dayton, Ohio, funk outfit Slave. We explore the history of the city as a funk mecca and where Slave fits into the scene.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Leaura Hoss returns to the podcast as we discuss the unfairly maligned Monkees. The level of innovation and forward thinking on this record should quickly quiet the naysayers.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Co-host Jeremy takes it upon himself to show everyone what's on those Michael Franks records we've flipped past a thousand times. The smooth jazz-pop sound of this album takes on many forms, from refined to daffy.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Co-host Sean reveals the true side of Argentine jazz tenor saxophonist Gato Barbieri. Many are familiar with his more commercial material but this record reveals an untethered force that would level unsuspecting audiences.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Taylor Rowley joins the crew to sing the praises of this early psychedelic pop Bee Gees record. Many people remain unaware of this pre-disco period of the group's career despite several popular songs that resulted from it.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Co-host Jeremy brings a recording from over 60 years ago by Nigerian percussionist Babatunde Olatunji. A big hit upon release, this record was the first recording to popularize African music in the west.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Musician, producer, and music historian Skip Heller joins us for an enthusiastic discussion on the eclectic Gino Vannelli. If you only know "I Just Wanna Stop," you're in for a few surprises.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Co-host Peter puts a Jesse Winchester record on the turntable this week to prove that this country and folk mainstay is not just a writer of good songs performed by many of your favorite artists but can hold his own, too.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Co-host Jeremy takes the lead for our discussion on Grace Jones. A singular artist in every way imaginable, we do our best to tell the story of a known but mysterious pop culture figure.     If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

We are rejoined by guest Jake Watkins for this 1969 LP from flautist Paul Horn. Viewed by many as the dawn of New Age music, this record's creation is a story unto itself.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

We are joined again by DJ and musicologist Greg Caz as we discuss this stunning 1974 release from Aretha Franklin. What would be a career highlight for most artists is a generally overlooked offering from the Queen of Soul.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Co-host Jeremy tells the tragic tale of tragically forgotten country singer Dottie West. A bona fide superstar in her day, Dottie broke ground for women in country and made the men sound better as a duet partner.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

On this special bonus episode, the legendary Mrs. Miller is reevaluated under the I'd Buy That lens.

Guest host Ryan Werner returns with the debut solo album from multifaceted vocalist Nona Hendryx. A far cry from her dance and R&B-flavored work, this record finds her taking on the hard rock genre.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Co-host Peter brings us the sixth album from pop-rock outfit Herman's Hermits. This offering proves more groovy and psychedelic than one might expect from this typically clean-cut act.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Guest co-host Jakab Selner returns to the podcast with a Neil Diamond record. This unique entry in the artist's catalog pays tribute to the Tin Pan Alley tradition from which Diamond emerged.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

College professor and musician Ike Turner is our guest as we slip into both the story of Nu Shooz and the accompanying pool of songs that makes up their third album. There are more twists and turns in this dance music group's sound than one might expect from their big hit "I Can't Wait."   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!

Taylor Rowley returns to the podcast to exterminate any notion that the Roches are a novelty act. As we bask in their otherworldly three-part harmonies, we also explore how this folk sibling trio came to be.   If you like us, please support us at patreon.com/idbuythatpodcast to get exclusive content (episodes on 45s!), or tell a friend about us. Broke and have no friends? Leave us a review, it helps more people find us. Thanks!